Author Archives: Mark Vail
Glad Tidings Bring Great Joy - A 9-year old Lincoln Girl Had a Great Idea
In the 45-years of being in the broadcast business (aka, media) there are some stories that just come together and I'd like to share this one with you all. mv Sometime during the evening of Wednesday,...
Dec 24, 2021 Photo Courtesy Jacob Hamik
Directed Health Measure Expires at 11:59 PM Tonight
The Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department Wednesday update on COVID-19 reported another 188 positive cases of COVID-19 in the County and 1 additional death, a man in his 80s who was hospitalized ...
Dec 23, 2021
Late Night Emergency Alert Explained
The Nebraska State Patrol is apologizing for sending an emergency test alert to cellphones around the state late Tuesday night, waking people up after they had gone to bed. "We sure do apologize to ev...
Dec 22, 2021
2 County Roads to Re-Open as Bridge Replacement Projects Finalized
Lincoln, NE -December 21, 2021 - Lancaster engineering will be opening R-248 located on South 120th Street south of Wagon Train Road and R-210 located on Martell Road west of South 120th Street, after...
Dec 21, 2021
Nebraska Economic Outlook Remains Strong
The Nebraska November Monthly Economic Indicators from the UNL Bureau of Business Research show continued strength of the State's economy 5 to 6 months from now. The Leading Economic Indicator (LEI) r...
Dec 21, 2021
COVID-19 Cases Reported and 1 More Death
354 COVID-19 cases were reported in Lancaster County for the period Saturday through Monday. Also Monday the Health Department reported another death, a man in his 50s who was hospitalized and vaccina...
Dec 21, 2021
Bolz Appointed to USDA Post
(AP) The White House announced the appointment Friday of former Nebraska State Senator. Kate Bolz of Lincoln as the state's next Rural Development director for the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Bolz...
Dec 18, 2021
Another COVID-19 Death Reported Friday in Lancaster County
COVID-19 has claimed another Lancaster County resident as the Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department confirmed Friday the death of a man in his 70s who was hospitalized but unvaccinated. This brin...
Dec 18, 2021
2nd Annual 'Lincoln On The Move' Report Issued
The second annual Lincoln on the Move report was released Thursday by Lincoln Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird along with Liz Elliott, LTU Director and Shannon Harner, Co-Chair of the Advisory Committee on ...
Dec 16, 2021
UPDATE: High Wind Warning Noon Until 9 PM ** Red Flag Warning Noon Until 9 PM
UPDATE 7:30 AM The National Weather has issued updated information including wind gust estimates and timings for today's weather event. The complete NWS release can be accessed here 12-15-21 IDSS_Pack...
Dec 15, 2021